Spring is catching on in Estes Park

Patric Callahan and Korra of Estes Park head to the Estes Valley Dog Park to enjoy the sunshine on Tuesday. Sunshine has a way of coaxing out dogs and shorts. (Walt Hester / Trail-Gazette)

A Canada goose strolls near the bank of the Big Thompson River on Tuesday morning. Everyone enjoys a walk in spring sun. (Walt Hester / Trail-Gazette)

Tuesday's sunshine across the Estes Valley enticed "man" and beast to get out and enjoy the warming conditions. Sunshine is expected each day through the start of the weekend, with only Thursday night "clouding" the issue with its chance of rain showers.

Fishing below the Olympus Dam is a lot more pleasant without ice on the spillway or along the backs. (Walt Hester / Trail-Gazette)

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Longs Peak looms, snow covered, over a wind-whipped Lake Estes on Tuesday. The scene is typical for early spring in Estes Park as the weather systems transition. (Walt Hester / Trail-Gazette)

An elk cow lounges along South St. Vrain Avenue on Friday. Maintaining body weight requires less energy as the weather gets warmer, but why take a chance? (Walt Hester / Trail-Gazette)

A pair of ducks cruise across an ice-free pond in Carriage Hills on Tuesday. Many migratory birds are returning to the valley after their winter away. (Walt Hester / Trail-Gazette)

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